Joyce wrote a book about her son John Smith's drowning and resurrection, titled The Impossible, which became the basis for the Breakthrough movie. Nothing. When I walked into the room, I didnt realize they were about to call time of death, Joyce says. We believe that you can position yourself for a miracle. Followers & Sources. Joyce Smith answered the phone. Breakthrough tells the story of how John Smith died after drowning in a frozen lake - then came back to life as his mother prayed by his side. He had to attend outpatient therapy for several weeks following his release, but it was a recovery that doctors had never seen the likes of before. He is now 19 years old and since the movie Breakthrough was released in April 2019, several things have changed for John. his heartbeat started.". Yes. Johns case is now studied in medical schools because the medical community has stated there is no way this boy should have survived, but that he is completely restored to what he was before the accident is unheard of. c0-1.187-0.223-1.943-0.671-2.267c-0.179-0.129-0.431-0.194-0.753-0.194c-0.324,0-0.694,0.159-1.112,0.478 Brian had been volunteering in the country building schools when he asked his wife to think about. The True Story Behind Chrissy Metz's New Movie 'Breakthrough' - Meet Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hillsong Church paid TD Jakes $150K to speak for a day, Joyce Meyer One of the most prominent themes in the Christian movie is the idea of faith and how it might help those seeking solace in hard times. In the film, they are just texting, but in real life, they talked on the phone after first texting. Rodriguez preached a message, incorporating Smith as a sermon illustration. Joyce and Brian Smith now attend Faith Chapel, an AG church in O'Fallon, Missouri. It's true that like in the Breakthrough movie, John walked out of the hospital under his own strength. Are Joyce and Brian Smith still married? - Rattleinnaustin.com